MORryde International (MORryde) is recalling certain 2018 Ford E-450 chassis modified for transit bus use. The U-bolts on the rear axle that hold the leaf spring and rear axle together may have been insufficiently tightened.
MORryde International – Insufficient U-Bolt Torque Causing Axle Separation
| Report Received Date | 06/01/2018 |
| NHTSA ID | 18V367000 |
| Consequence Summary | The loose U-bolts may further loosen or break allowing the axle to separate and cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective Action | MORryde will notify the chassis purchasers, and dealers for those companies will inspect the tightness of the U-bolts, replacing or tightening the U-bolts as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on June 28, 2018. Owners may contact MORryde customer service at 1-574-293-1581. |
| Recall Code | NR (Not Reported) |
| Potentially Affected | 904 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V367000) |
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